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Gothenburg weather in February (Sweden)

Looking to travel to Gothenburg in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Gothenburg generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Gothenburg in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 71 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Gothenburg. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gothenburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gothenburg, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 71 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 29%  

Where to go in Sweden in February

Find out more about the weather in Sweden in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Gothenburg in February?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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